Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete

archwayarete.greatheartsamerica.org/

Charter School 522 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Archway Arete is a classical charter school located in Gilbert, Arizona, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Great Hearts Academies network. The school is defined by its commitment to a traditional liberal arts curriculum, which emphasizes a structured, content-rich academic environment. By focusing on the "Great Books," mathematics, science, and the fine arts, Archway Arete aims to cultivate the intellectual and moral development of its students, preparing them not just for middle school, but for a lifelong pursuit of wisdom and virtue.

Beyond its rigorous academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character formation, fostering a community rooted in core values such as honesty, integrity, and responsibility. The pedagogical approach is intentionally teacher-led, focusing on Socratic dialogue and clear instruction to build foundational knowledge. Because it is a public charter school, Archway Arete provides this tuition-free, private-school-style education to families in the East Valley who are seeking a disciplined, academic-focused alternative to the standard neighborhood school model.

522

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	136
Black	15
Asian	35
Two or More	41
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
290 (55.6%)
Hispanic
136 (26.1%)
Two or More
41 (7.9%)
Asian
35 (6.7%)
Black
15 (2.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312)
Phone:	(480)222-4233
Website:	http://archwayarete.greatheartsamerica.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 89